Is This An Early Sketch Of Gauguin's $300 Million Painting? | Fake Or Fortune

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• TZ

  @TzunSu · 3 years ago

  Worth mentioning is that the Wildenstein Institute is now shut down, after serious doubts about their impartiality was shown, and more importantly, after 30 million pounds in stolen artwork was found in their institute. Oh, and they're also being charged with about 500 million in tax fraud.

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• EP

  @Ephilates2024 · 3 years ago (edited)

  The owner of the false attribution really took the news standing up. He looks well-heeled but still that would be disappointing. One wonders how one would handle such news oneself. I don’t think I would be as stoical as he.<br><br>Superb episode. Authenticating works clearly comes down to a lot more than the opinion of an expert. It seems that there are a lot more tools at hand today than merely expertise and provenance to draw upon. Amazing sleuthing!!

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• MA

  @marekvollach7831 · 2 years ago (edited)

  Your speaking, expressive delivery, Philip is so so so warm, full of life and the appreciation of Beauty on this planet. Bless you and yours. I also very much love Fiona and her love and passion.

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• CA

  @carolelerman9686 · 3 years ago

  So happy for Steffie.

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• KI

  @kirajlerner · 3 years ago

  Putting discussion of the results below to avoid spoilers just in case my post appears anywhere early on in the comment list. &nbsp;Wonderful episode as always, and even more than the art, I was especially captivated by the tale of Steffie&apos;s grandfather. Very moving--and educational. I&apos;ve never heard about the Reich&apos;s plans for Great Britain once they invaded. Chilling enough to hear that there was such a gruesome list... but to learn one&apos;s grandfather was on it! My father&apos;s relatives died anonymously, like millions of others, which is more horrific obviously, but there is something so malicious and sterile about writing out such a roster of desired victims like a frickin&apos; grocery shopping list. <br><br>A shame about James&apos;s piece, but how lovely for Steffie! The sketch went for $924K, three times its estimate.

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• CA

  @CarolynMcPherson-r3z · 1 year ago

  This must be the fourth or fifth time I have watched this, and it is just as masterful as the first time. The production values--colors, music, scenery, story-telling are exquisite.And the viewership numbers--which are below the real values, I believe--speak for themselves, that so many of us would sit down with this thought in mind: &quot;Tell me a beautiful story, please&quot;.

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• TH

  @TheDreamtimezzz · 3 years ago

  I wish they would do follow ups on what happened next. &nbsp; &nbsp;What did it sell for?

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• MR

  @mrgadget1485 · 3 years ago

  Always when it&apos;s about a great master, I know it&apos;ll be an extremely interesting investigation!

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• MI

  @mitsuomits9077 · 3 years ago (edited)

  Now I understand why forgers are succeeding and why authentic paintings are being refused, and is because it&apos;s just based on visual appraisal instead of an in-deep research.

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• SK

  @skiker4560 · 3 years ago

  I love these shows. So interesting.

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• CH

  @chrisdeoni1697 · 3 years ago

  When there was confusion about whether they are oranges 🍊 or peaches 🍑, I knew there was going to be trouble.

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• DE

  @dennisbinyon9023 · 3 years ago

  A new auction record for a print by Paul Gauguin was achieved when ​‘Crouching Tahitian Woman Seen From The Back’ sold for £577,250 ($924,466), over three times the estimate (£180,000–220,000).

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